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4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
Facebook 4-H Embryology
2nd graders across Alexander County should be participating in 4-H Embryology this week in their classrooms, but instead, they …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many concerned and looking for resources. There are lots of resources out there through social …
4-H Presentations and District Activity Day
Youth that were between the ages of 8-18 as of January 1, 2020, can participate in 4-H presentations. Age divisions …
4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Below are links to the entry forms for the 4-H Expressive Arts Contest: Craft Contest Form Fashion Contest Form Photo Contest Form Talent …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
4-H Gingerbread Contest
Ages: 5-18 years old Gingerbread house entries must be brought to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center on Monday, …
Alexander County Junior Livestock Show
The 2019 Alexander Junior Livestock Show will be held Saturday, August 24 at H&H Arena. The show is open …
2019 Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities
Are you looking for something educational but lots of fun for your kids to do this summer while they …
Alexander 4-H Newsletter
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter by email of current programs and events being offered by N.C. Cooperative …
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The biennial Alexander County Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the County Administration …
4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Entry forms for Talent, Photo, Craft, and Fashion Contest are linked below. All items are due to the 4-H …
September 2018 4-H Newsletter
Check out the latest Alexander County 4-H news and events by clicking the link below: September 2018 4-H …
4-H Newsletter for June, July, and August
Check out the June, July, and August 4-H Newsletter: …
Alexander 4-H Newsletter - May 2018
Check out the latest Alexander 4-H Newsletter: …
Healthy Living Workshop
Need something for your youth to do on an early release day? Below is a great workshop! Healthy Living Workshop May …
Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunities
To register for the camps listed above go to the following link for the registration form: 4-H Summer Opportunities Registration …
Alexander 4-H Expressive Arts Contests
It’s that time again to begin preparing for the 4-H Expressive Arts Context. Entry Forms for Talent, Photo, Craft …
4-H Holiday Craft Workshop
The annual Alexander County Holiday Craft Workshop will be held at the Alexander Extension Center on November 22nd from …
Farm City Week History and Events
The first Farm City Week was born in 1955 when Charles Dana Bennett, businessman from Vermont and Merle H. …
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